Tinicum Township, Bucks County

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SPRING CLEAN-UP: APRIL 15
Tinicum Township Parks & Rec Committee is hosting a clean-up day at the Tinicum Township Community Park, Tohickon Valley Road, Ottsville on Sat., April 15, 9 AM to Noon. Interested volunteers can contact Kathy Moreni at the Township at 610-294-9154.

EARTH DAY FAIR: APRIL 22
Tinicum Township is celebrating Earth Day on Sat., April 22, 10 AM to 2 PM at the Tinicum Township Community Park, Tohickon Valley Road, Ottsville (Rain Date April 23). Activities will include bluebird and wetland walks, native plants, vendors, rain barrel raffle, fun for kids and more.

INVITATION TO BID BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT
Approximately 69,117 square yards in place single coat. Sealed bids are due by Monday, April 17 @ 10 AM. Bidders are invited to download the bid package here.

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION: TAX BILLS CAN NOW BE PAID ONLINE!
Deborah Ann Yerger is the new tax collector for Tinicum Township. Tax bills will be mailed out on Monday, February 27. If you have any questions regarding your tax bill or did not recieve your tax bill, Ms. Yerger can be reached at (610) 346-7906 or by email at debby@tinicumtaxcollector.com. The tax office is located at 2875 Richlandtown Pike, Coopersburg. Office hours are Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 5 PM for walk ins. As of March 2 tax bills can now be paid online at www.tinicumtaxcollector.com.

ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES

Creamery Road between Sweetbriar Road and Park Road will be closed Monday, March 27, through Friday, March 31, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Fretz Valley Road, Kellers Church Road, Ridge Road, and Park Road. Local access will be maintained during the operation. Please allow extra time when traveling near the work area. The schedule is weather dependent.
Farm School Road Bridge (Bucks County Bridge 183) over Tohickon Creek will be closed for approximately 7 months to allow for reconstruction of the bridge. The County has advised that every effort will be made to complete the project sooner.
Beaver Run Road Bridge (Bucks County Bridge 365) over Beaver Creek Rehabilitation. Due to the poor condition of the substructure, Bucks County has proposed rehabilitating the single span concrete encased steel I-beam bridge. For more info about this review process, please visit www.dep.pa.gov .
Golden Pheasant Bridge: Tinicum Township Board of Supervisors represented the Township at a National Historic Preservation (Section 106) Hearing on Thursday, October 20th to learn about the options that PennDOT is considering for the Golden Pheasant Bridge on Route 32 (River Road) in Erwinna. Due to the numerous responses received both during and after the Consulting Parties Meeting, PennDOT will be revisiting the Project Purpose and Need Statement and the Alternative Analysis Report. More information regarding the timing of the public meeting will be provided as the Township receives it. For more info on the process click here.
Headquarters Road Bridge: A Headquarters Bridge update will be provided at each Board of Supervisors meeting. Click here to view the current minutes.
Headquarters Rd Bridge over Tinicum Creek at Sheephole Rd is CLOSED.
The hill section on Uhlerstown Hill Rd is CLOSED for the winter. The hill is one-way going uphill.
Report potholes on PennDOT roads by calling 1-800-FIXROAD or online at PennDOT's customer care center. Unsure if a road is PennDOT or Township owned? - check our list.
Traffic conditions on major PA highways: Log on to www.511pa.com or call 511.

TINICUM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE & BOARD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Historical Commission: Seeks new members to help preserve Tinicum's historic character.
Land Preservation Committee: Seeks new members to help preserve open space and natural resources in Tinicum.
Park and Recreation Board: Seeks new members to help maintain, operate and supervise Township-owned parks.

If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please provide a letter or email of interest along with the volunteer application form to admin@tinicumbucks.org. Click here for the application form.

TINICUM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PART-TIME SECRETARIAL POSTION AVAILABLE
Tinicum Township Planning Commission is looking for a secretary to prepare meeting minutes from audio recordings. Candidate qualities include excellent typing skills and strong written/verbal communication skills. Secretary will work closely with PC to summarize the key discussion points and motions. Draft minutes must be prepared for review and comment within two weeks following the meeting. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. In person meeting attendance will be required for a few meetings to become familiar with member voices. Hours are based on need and length of meeting. $16/hour. Click here for examples of past minutes. Click here for application form. Email to tlewis@tinicumbucks.org

TINICUM TOWNSHIP BUSINESS

Township Administrative Office: Building Code and Zoning Officials are part time and have limited hours. Please call 610-294-9154 to schedule an appointment before visiting the office for in-person assistance with permitting, property info or other issues. Scheduling an appointment enables officials to prepare for your appointment and ensures that you make the best use of your time.
Permit Applications: Applications can be found online. Completed applications can be mailed or left in the gray drop box located outside the office door during regular office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 - 5 and Wednesday 9 - Noon. Incomplete applications will be returned. NO rolled plans please – folded only.
Permit Payments: Personal or cashiers checks (for the correct amount) should be made out to “Tinicum Township.” Credit cards are not accepted. Please call 610-294-9154 prior to picking up permits.
Building Inspections: Take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To schedule an inspection, please call 610-294-9154 during regular business hours.

TINICUM HAS TAKEN THE MONARCH PLEDGE
The Eastern Monarch population has declined 80% in the last two decades. To learn more about how you can help these lovely pollinators click here!

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